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I often get letters like the one below: Hi Julie “My greatest problem is Work. Please dedicate as much Time to work issues as possible. Most specifically, the alternative ways for people with BP (and other chronic illnesses) to survive and earn a living.” I haven’t been able to work full time since 1995. I should say- I [...] My friend Sherri has been sick off and on for a few years. She had a bad manic/psychotic episode two years ago and had to stay on quite high doses of Zyprexa to keep the mania from coming back. I often write about Sherri- I call her my hero. So, I just talked with her- she is [...] I Feel Better When I Work It’s ridiculous that I can spend more time worrying about work than working. Fact: Two hours of worrying about work leads to two hours of more worry. And nothing gets done. Fact: Two hours of actual work saves hours and hours of worry and things actually get done. Julie I just received this comment on the blog I wrote on bipolar depression: “ I want to die. Can you help me please. I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and I don’t want to live anymore.” It’s hard to get these emails- not because they shock me- they don’t, but because I wish I could sit across [...] I went to the National Alliance on Mental Illness this weekend. It was amazing for so many reasons. I met new friends and also met a lot of people who had [...] |
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